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occiput
This term is primarily used in medical, anatomical, and forensic contexts. It is a technical descriptor for the posterior region of the cranium, specifically the area where the skull connects to the spinal column. In casual conversation, people typically refer to this area simply as the back of the head.
Because it refers to a specific anatomical structure, it is treated as a countable noun in clinical settings when discussing multiple patients or specific bony landmarks, though it is most frequently encountered in the singular when describing a single human subject.
Meanings
Examples
The patient suffered a severe fracture to the occiput during the accident.
The surgeon carefully accessed the brain through the occiput.
Check for any swelling or bruising on the occiput.
The forensic pathologist noted a deep laceration on the occiput of the skull.
The forensic pathologist noted a deep laceration on the occiput of the skull.
Is there any tenderness when I press on your occiput?
The baby was in an occiput posterior position during delivery.
He felt a sharp pain radiating from the base of his occiput.
The anthropologist measured the width of the occiput to determine the species.